Favour Ashe Yet to Apply for Qatar Switch – World Athletics
Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ashe has not filed any official request to switch allegiance to Qatar, according to World Athletics. Speculation about a potential nationality change intensified after reports linked the 23-year-old to Qatar’s training programme in South Africa. However, World Athletics’ Head of Communications, Maggie Durand, confirmed that no application has been received from […]
Nigeria Judo Federation Applauds Tunji Disu’s Appointment as Acting IGP
The Nigeria Judo Federation has congratulated Tunji Disu on his appointment as Acting Inspector General of Police, describing the move as a strong endorsement of professionalism, competence, and integrity in national service. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the federation’s president, Musa Oshodi, praised Disu’s elevation, noting that his track record within the Nigeria Police […]
Alleged UK Property Fraud: Mike Ozekhome Faces 12 Fresh Charges
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a 12-count charge against Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, over alleged UK property fraud, forgery, conspiracy, and impersonation. The fresh charges, filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, accuse the defendants of unlawfully attempting to control a property […]
Dangote Refinery Signs Deal to Supply 65m Litres of Petrol Daily in Nigeria
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has secured a landmark offtake agreement with 12 major petroleum marketers to distribute between 60 million and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) daily across Nigeria. The deal is expected to enhance nationwide fuel availability, stabilise pump prices, and strengthen Nigeria’s energy security. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko […]
Oil Revenue Shakeup: States Back Tinubu’s Executive Order 9
State governments have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order 9, a directive mandating the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues into Nigeria’s Federation Account. The Chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners of Finance, Akintunde Oyebode, said the order could add about ₦1.5 trillion annually to the Federation Account. However, he […]
Nigeria Medical Tourism Hits $550m as FG Faces Criticism Over Healthcare Failures
Nigeria’s medical tourism spending climbed to $549.29 million in the first nine months of 2025, triggering renewed criticism of the Federal Government over weak healthcare infrastructure and rising foreign exchange pressure. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show that Nigerians spent $151.53m in Q1, $189.41m in Q2, and $208.35m in Q3 2025 on […]
Executive Order: Constitution Empowers President to Amend Laws — SAN Kemi Pinheiro
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kemi Pinheiro, has clarified that the 1999 Constitution empowers the President to modify existing laws to align with constitutional provisions, but not to override Acts of the National Assembly. Pinheiro made the clarification amid controversy surrounding an executive order issued by Bola Tinubu halting revenue deductions by the Nigerian National […]
Plateau Killings: Mutfwang Orders Security Crackdown After Mass Burial in Barkin Ladi
Caleb Mutfwang has directed security agencies to intensify operations following a deadly attack on Ratatis community in Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State that left at least 10 people dead. The governor described the killings as “barbaric and senseless,” vowing that perpetrators would be apprehended and prosecuted. The directive came as […]
APC Grassroots Mobilisation Intensifies in Abia North for 2027 House of Representatives Race
Grassroots political mobilisation in Abia North has gathered momentum as a pro-APC group steps up ward-level engagement ahead of the 2027 House of Representatives election. The Concerned Progressives of Arochukwu and Ohafia (CPAO) has launched an extensive campaign drive across Arochukwu and Ohafia Local Government Areas of Abia State in support of All Progressives Congress […]
Tinubu Appoints Tunji Disu as Acting IGP Ahead of 2027 Elections, DIGs May Exit
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. The leadership change comes as Nigeria intensifies security preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Egbetokun, who assumed office in June 2023, reportedly stepped down citing family reasons. His tenure had generated […]